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Hi all, I came across some info on the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) process, which sounds like an SSN can be provided through USCIS and the AOS process, removing the requirement for a K1 to visit an SSA office pre or post marriage. Has anyone heard of this and knows if it is advisable? Info is: You may not need to visit a Social Security office or Social Security Card center if you apply using the Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), if you are approved for any of these applications through USCIS, and elected to apply for an SSN. USCIS will collect information on behalf of SSA to process the SSN card. [https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm] Under the Enumeration at Entry (EAE) program, any lawful permanent resident can apply for both an immigrant visa and a Social Security number (SSN) by filing an immigrant visa application (Form DS-230 or DS-260) at a Department of State (DoS) office in their home country. If the visa is granted, DoS transmits the identifying information from the person's visa application to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). [https://www.ssa.gov/faqs/en/questions/KA-10040.html#:~:text=Under the Enumeration at Entry,arrive in the United States.] Thoughts would be appreciated!
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Regarding K-1 RFE
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Regarding K-1 RFE
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Regarding K-1 RFE
smilingstone replied to ddcontrol's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
It looks like you didn't include any communication transcripts (texts, WhatsApp, etc). It's secondary but it helps. For example, in our petition, we included approx. 12 pages of texts (6 from him, 6 from me) just showing our conversations - none of it even pertained to marriage or plans, just clearly showing that we were in regular consistent communication and talked about all manner of things (food, planned trips, going about our days, etc). We also included a 2 page document that explained how we met (online), when we first met in person and how we both wanted to be together in the US. All in all, our file was 50+ pages. -
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Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
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Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
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Yes, that is our next big milestone to reach after marriage
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Thanks everyone for your very valuable advice! One of our concerns is that our living situation isn't the most conventional. We live on my fiancé's father's land and don't pay rent/mortgage. We only pay for the utilities, which goes directly to him. There's nothing formal in writing confirming as such, but I'm wondering if a notorized letter from the FIL would help? We're aiming to get the ball rolling on my SSN ASAP, so then we can open a joint account. We'll also be looking at health insurance plans that can detail us both. We'll also be able to do wedding photos. But apart from the aforementioned, I'm struggling to think of anything else we can use to strengthen the request. If anything, I feel like 90 days (although more like 30 days) isn't a lot of time to gather stuff that evidences a married life.
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Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
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Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
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Hi all, Hoping you can advise here. I entered the US on my K1 last week and we'll be planning to get married over the next few weeks. Throughout the whole K1 process I had in my head that we will need further supporting evidence of our relationship/marriage for the AOS process, such as co-mingling finances, opening joint accounts, health insurance, etc. However, now that I'm revisiting guidance on our next steps, there isn't any mention of this. I am wondering if I misread something early on and it just stuck in my mind, and that we actually don't need to provide anything like this. VJs AOS guide doesn't make any mention of it, and nor does any other immigration-based sites. Is this something needed for the potential interview (from what I understand not all people get called for AOS interview)? Can anyone confirm or clarify what we need? A run down of the docs you provided, when filing and/or for interview, would be really helpful. Thank you
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Thanks all but we just opted to get me a new phone!
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Yeah, I think I have the 4G version, cheaped out as my UK carrier didn't offer 5G in my area anyway. I checked the IMEI and it said no. The hunt continues!
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Doesn't look like my phone is compatible with Mint either.
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Hi all, I finally made the move over to the US last week and we're starting to look into how to get me up and running with a cellphone that isn't useless beyond extortionate international roaming fees or a wifi connection. My phone is from the UK and my UK sim card is contract-free, I simply pay X p/month and it gives me X GB of data and unlimited calls/texts. Really simple. However, it doesn't look like anything like this exists in the US (if it does, I'm yet to find it). Does anyone have any suggestions for the best route for this? Some providers let you "bring your own device" (BYOD) and switch to them, but it doesn't look like my phone is supported for the ones I've seen (a Samsung Galaxy A15). Hubbie-to-be just suggests a new phone to make it simple but I really don't want that when I haven't even had mine 12 months! Thank you
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Beneficiary Mailing Address Question
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Beneficiary Mailing Address Question
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I wouldn't say that's advisable as they will need to provide their mailing address on the DS-160 anyway. If they use your address, that could result in documentation required for interview being sent to you, resulting in you needing to forward it on to Jamaica... I'm pretty sure it would be more sensible for them to set up a PO box at the nearest post office.
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Beneficiary Address History (merged topics)
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Sounds like you need to have a chat.
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smilingstone replied to Yann21's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Yes, repeat the address as many times as needed (providing a different address is detailed inbetween). As I said, you can go beyond the 5 years if needed. It's better to do that then less than 5. -
Beneficiary Address History (merged topics)
smilingstone replied to Yann21's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
If you lived at a different address than your family home then you haven't lived in your family home since 2004. You should put your CURRENT address as 20XX - PRESENT. You should then put any previous addresses prior to 20XX - PRESENT. Every different address and different time period should be included as a separate entry, even if the same address is repeated, up to 5 years (although mine went beyond 5 years due to how the years fell). For example; 123 Apple Street 2022 - PRESENT 456 Orange Road 2020 - 2022 123 Apple Street 2018 - 2020 789 Peach Lane 2016 - 2018 -
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Does the beneficiary’s UK visa status affect his US visa approval? London Embassy
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From what I recall, you do not need to provide beneficiary education history, only address and employment. If you have worked as a freelancer, this is self employment so you should put the date you started doing that (an estimate if you can't recall an exact date) and when you finished (in the first box used for current employment if it is still ongoing).
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You haven't even talked and are querying visa processes? What if the process takes longer than you'd prefer? Would you still be interested or move your view to a country with a shorter time frame? USCIS aren't concerned with outdated and abusive customs. It takes as long as it takes.